Aden Flint managed to send Bristol City fans into meltdown this afternoon after he scored the side’s winning goal despite the constant interest in the defender over the summer.

The centre back returned to City’s starting line-up for today’s clash against Reading having been left out while other clubs continued to pursue him during the summer transfer window.

The Robins head coach Lee Johnson admitted that Flint’s head had been turned by the interest and so he was conscious of playing him for a side he might not necessarily be wanting to play for any longer.

Aden Flint of Bristol City pulls up in pain as he celebrates scoring a goal to make it 0-1 (Image: Rogan/JMP)

Despite this Johnson's trust in the player was proven when he chose him to play against Watford in the second round of the Carabao Cup.

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Then come the first game following the transfer window closing and after the first international break of the season and Flint proved exactly why those in charge at Ashton Gate were keen to keep hold of him.

A stalemate ensued at the Madejski Stadium until Flint booted the ball in on the 84 minute sending the fans into a frenzy and secured the Robins victory over the Royals.

Bristol City Head Coach Lee Johnson responds in celebration as the Bristol City fans chant "Johnson says bounce around the ground" after a 0-1 win (Image: Rogan/JMP)

The man, who joined from Swindon Town in 2013, has generated a lot of love from the club’s fan base and today proved exactly why. He has now scored 29 goals for the club in his 171 appearances.